Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Sec Analysis and Portfolio Management - PGDBA

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The greater the deviation of the actual returns from the actual return :-
Correct Answer
Greater the variance
Your Answer
Greater the variance

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Question
The possibility of reduction of risk through the construction of a portfolio depends on the value of ________ between the two assets.
Correct Answer
Correlation coefficient
Your Answer
Correlation coefficient

True/False
Question
Penetration of a trend line denotes a bearish phase.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Single Answer
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Free Float index considers this to calculate market capitalisation :-
Correct Answer
Actual no. of shares available
Your Answer
Actual no. of shares available

True/False
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The performance of a scheme is reflected in its NAV which is disclosed on a daily basis in case of open ended schemes.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Under options contract When you expect prices to fall, then, you take a long position by buying puts. When you expect prises to rise, then you take a short position by selling puts.
Cost of Carry model
Options contract
A contract where both the parties are equally responsible
Futures contract
Futures contract
The amount which the buyer of the option has to pay to the option writer to induce him to accept the risk associated with the contract.
Option price
Transaction cost model
NSE&BSE are regulated by
Securities Exchange Board of India
Securities Exchange Board of India

True/False
Question
Balance of payments surplus augments foreign reserves of the country and have a favourable impact on he exchange rate.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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What are the features of point and figure charts?
Correct Answer
Charts are constructed using a combination of X's and O's known as boxes. , X's show that the prices are moving up , O's show that the prices are moving down
Your Answer
Charts are constructed using a combination of X's and O's known as boxes. , X's show that the prices are moving up , O's show that the prices are moving down

Multiple Choice Single Answer
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What is the art of technical analysis?
Correct Answer
To identify trend changes at an early stage and maintain investment posture till the trend has reversed
Your Answer
To identify trend changes at an early stage and maintain investment posture till the trend has reversed

True/False
Question
Investment in gilt edged securities carry a higher element of risk.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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What was the final analysis on the performance of Bharat forge for the year FY 02?
Correct Answer
Stock currently trades at 15 times its FY 05 consensus EPS forecasts , Stock will trade at an inexpensive PEG of 0.6x. , Aim to become US$1 billion Company by Fy 08 from US$100 million
Your Answer
Aim to become US$1 billion Company by Fy 08 from US$100 million , Stock currently trades at 15 times its FY 05 consensus EPS forecasts

True/False
Question
With the use of diversification you can reduce the risk.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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What are the important macro economic indicators?
Correct Answer
GNP growth rate , Price Conditions , Monsoons
Your Answer
GNP growth rate , Price Conditions , Monsoons

True/False
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The basic assumption of Technical analysis is that, price discounts everything and it is the outcome of all forces affecting a stock.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
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What are primary trends?
Correct Answer
Reflection of investor's attitudes towards unfolding fundamentals in the business cycle
Your Answer
Reflection of investor's attitudes towards unfolding fundamentals in the business cycle

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________ is the value at a certain future date today of a stream of cash flows that occurs over a period of time.
Correct Answer
Future value
Your Answer
Future value

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The Derivative market is divided into Future market and ________ market.
Correct Answer
Options
Your Answer
Options

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
NSE
Nifty
Nifty
SEBI
Redressal of investor complaints
Redressal of investor complaints
NAV
Net asset value
Net asset value
AMFI
Association of mutual funds of India
Association of mutual funds of India

Multiple Choice Single Answer
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What do you understand by term pioneering stage in the industry life cycle analysis?
Correct Answer
Slow sales growth product recently introduced
Your Answer
Slow sales growth product recently introduced

Multiple Choice Single Answer
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What is an open ended fund or scheme?
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Which is available for subscription and repurchase on a continuous basis
Your Answer
Which is available for subscription and repurchase on a continuous basis

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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What are the SEBI regulations with respect to mutual funds?
Correct Answer
Mutual funds to be registered with SEBI before the launching any scheme , 2/3rds of the directors of the trustee company must be independent , An AMC approved by SEBI manages the fund
Your Answer
Mutual funds to be registered with SEBI before the launching any scheme , 2/3rds of the directors of the trustee company must be independent , An AMC approved by SEBI manages the fund

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Question
________is a hybrid form of security which has characteristics of both equity and debentures
Correct Answer
Preference shares
Your Answer
Preference shares

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The 6.________% tax saving bonds of government of India have a tenure of 5 years.
Correct Answer
5
Your Answer
5

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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The underlying assumptions of Technical analysis are that :-
Correct Answer
Prices move in predictable patterns , Market value is determined by supply & demand , Investors are emotional than being rational
Your Answer
Prices move in predictable patterns , Market value is determined by supply & demand , Security has a intrinsic value at any given time

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Question
________ ratio is the ratio of net profit to the sales.
Correct Answer
Net Profit Margin
Your Answer
Net Profit Margin

True/False
Question
If rupee weakens against the dollar, it has favourable impact for the importers.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
A firm's growth is determined by how much is re-invested into new assets and the quality of these investments, and these includes :-
Correct Answer
Acquisitions , Building distribution channels , Expanding marketing capabilities and investing in new facilities
Your Answer
Expanding marketing capabilities and investing in new facilities

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What does flow-of fund analysis help in understanding?
Correct Answer
Availability of money for the stock market
Your Answer
Stock market movements

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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What are the features of public provident scheme?
Correct Answer
15 year instrument , Rate of interest is 8% , Partial withdrawal is available from 7th year
Your Answer
15 year instrument , Rate of interest is 8% , Partial withdrawal is available from 7th year

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Question
Current liabilities include all liabilities due in the next ________ and provisions.
Correct Answer
12 months
Your Answer
12 months

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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The security analysis process will achieve :-
Correct Answer
True picture of a company , Normal earning power , Projection of future profitability
Your Answer
True picture of a company , Normal earning power , Projection of future profitability

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A ________ rally for stocks generally takes place because of an improved outlook for business conditions over what was anticipated.
Correct Answer
Bear market
Your Answer
Bullish market

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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What are the different types of profitability ratios?
Correct Answer
Gross profit margin ratio , Earnings power , Return on equity
Your Answer
Gross profit margin ratio , Return on equity

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Question
The value of the stock in the ________ model is sensitive to the estimates of the growth rate.
Correct Answer
The Gordons dividend growth
Your Answer
The Gordons dividend growth

Multiple Choice Single Answer
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What is the objective of an income fund?
Correct Answer
To provide regular and steady income
Your Answer
To provide regular and steady income

Multiple Choice Single Answer
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Mr.Saurabh invests Rs. 5,000/- today. The rate of interest is 4% compounded annually. What will be the value of his investment after 5 years?
Correct Answer
Rs. 6083/-
Your Answer
Rs. 6083/-

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The commonly used charts to measure the movements in price under the technical analysis are :-
Correct Answer
Line Charts , Bar Charts , Point and Figure Charts
Your Answer
Line Charts , Bar Charts

True/False
Question
The normal relationship is for the volume to expand on rallies and contract on declines.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Growth of the firm can be estimated through :-
Correct Answer
Firm's past earnings/historical growth rate , Estimates made by equity research analyst who follow the firm , Estimates from a firm's fundamentals
Your Answer
Firm's past earnings/historical growth rate , Estimates from a firm's fundamentals , Forecasting future revenues and earnings

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Question
An option is a contract which gives the buyer ________ to buy or sell shares of the underlying security at a specific price on or before a specific date.
Correct Answer
Right but not obligation
Your Answer
Right but not obligation

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
If the price of a share at the beginning of the year was Rs.100/-, no dividend received during the year and the price at the end is Rs.115/-. What is the rate of return?
Correct Answer
0.15
Your Answer
0.15

True/False
Question
Because of statutory compulsion, generally Govt. securities are held by banks, financial institutions, insurance companies etc.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Select The Blank
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The ________ phase is characterized by resistance area and support level.
Correct Answer
Transition
Your Answer
Horizontal

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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What are the features of bank deposits?
Correct Answer
Interest is presently around 6% , Benefits under section 80 L , Banks offer cheque facility for investors making it convenient to withdraw
Your Answer
Interest is presently around 6% , Banks offer cheque facility for investors making it convenient to withdraw

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the minimum investment amount in G-secs?
Correct Answer
1000
Your Answer
1000

True/False
Question
Sensex is the index of Calcutta Stock Exchange.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False